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Rio Tinto to double number of autonomous drills at Pilbara mines

Driverless trucks at the same iron ore operations already haul over a quarter of both ore and waste material.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2018 | 9:26 am

Chilean tribunal gives Dominga iron ore-copper project a second chance

Antofagasta’s First Environmental Tribunal decided to reverse a decision that forbade the Dominga copper and iron ore project from going forward.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 27, 2018 | 4:37 pm

Brazil’s Vale 1st-qtr profit slumps by a third as costs rise

The world's largest iron ore producer posted a 36 percent slump in first-quarter profit compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

Reuters | April 25, 2018 | 5:16 pm

Federal Council rejects mining referendum in Colombian town

The council endorsed a plea introduced by mining workers against a ruling by the Cundinamarca Administrative Court.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 25, 2018 | 5:00 pm

One asset leads South African miner’s growth in Q1-2018

Kumba Iron Ore reported a 4 per cent increase in overall production in the first quarter that ended March 31, 2018.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 24, 2018 | 4:39 pm

Caterpillar results prove global economy in good shape

The machinery manufacturer logged earnings of $2.82 per share on revenue of $12.9 billion, surpassing expectations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2018 | 9:40 am

Anglo delays Minas Rio restart until year-end, will lose about $400 million

The announcement is the last of a string of difficulties Anglo has faced with the iron ore mine, which was expected to produce 16 million tonnes this year, but that will now generate just 3 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2018 | 2:45 am

Australia’s Fortescue iron ore shipments, price fall in Q3

The iron ore producer reported a 2 percent fall in third-quarter iron ore shipments on reduced demand in China.

Reuters | April 23, 2018 | 5:07 pm

Mining firms from China to Canada watch as Greenland holds election

China already actively seeking opportunities.

Reuters | April 22, 2018 | 9:16 am

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Vale tests iron ore carrier that produces air bubbles to reduce emissions

Dalian iron ore price set for seventh straight quarterly gain

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